LAST CHRISTMAS WE GAVE THEM OUR HEARTS ❄❤❄

The 17th of the September was the day of early Christmas celebration for our service group. Parents of one of our group members, Sanuj, in cooperation with the school and service mentors, Mr Lambert Knott and Mr. De Silva, organized a beautiful Christmas party at the local luxurious restaurant, Water's Edge. It was full of surprises and adventures. 
First, we were invited to the lawn terrace on the ground floor of the building with a beautiful view on the lake. Everyone were given wineglasses filled with juice. All together we explored the area and had a joyful and fun time playing and taking photographs with the winter Christmas decorations on the soft lawn carpet.
Then, we went all the way down to the lake to have a ride on a floating restaurant. While riding we have seen natural as well as urban sites, played games and just simply talked to each other. All of us including service group members and mentors were just as entertained as the children. It was exciting and colourful!
Last, we had a dinner in one of the available restaurants. During the dinner, Santa Claus came over to give the gifts to the children. Each of the service group members bought something for the children who are attached specifically to them beforehand and gave them to the winter wizard Santa. I got chess boards and sweets for two boys Pasindu and Sasanka I am particularly working with. Although, initially I wanted to get them the footballer posters as they are passionate about football and wanted these posters so much. However, those were not available at that moment. In the very end of the session, we played 'musical chairs' and 'hot potato' with children and Santa Claus. The winners got extra gifts prepared by Santa and the restaurant management. I was glad to see that the children were only happy for each other and there was not any envy between them. 
Having fun with the winter decorations. Photo Credits: Prerna Das

Boys are posing for the photo with the wineglasses like in James Bond. Credit Photo: Prerna Das
Posing with the arctic deer on the lawn terrace. Photo Credits: Prerna Das

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